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Landlord roof survey in Burghfield Common, West Berkshire
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Burghfield Common, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
About our landlord roof survey in Burghfield Common
We survey let and shared roofs in Burghfield Common and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed mortar falling from ridges and verges and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Burghfield Common, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Burghfield Common (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Burghfield Common
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Burghfield Common
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Around Burghfield Common, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Burghfield Common
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Burghfield Common is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Burghfield Common
The wider area around Burghfield Common has a long history of building, with Stratfield Saye House about 4.4 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Garland Junior School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Mortimer station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Burghfield Common is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We visit Burghfield Common as part of our work across West Berkshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across West Berkshire, large and small.
Landlord roof surveys in RG7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Ragdale, Oakdene and Badgers Glade and the roads around them. We also cover Goddard's Green (1 mile south-east), Mortimer (2 miles south), Wokefield (2 miles east), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-east) and Mortimer West End (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Burghfield Common is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire.
What’s near Burghfield Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Willink School, The Rising Sun pub and The Willink School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Mortimer station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Burghfield Common includes Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Burghfield Common
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
FAQs for Burghfield Common
How do I find out if my home in Burghfield Common is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Burghfield Common?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it is a roof survey. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.